Healthy Recipes For Dinner

Healthy Dinners – Easy to Prepare & Delicious

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be a chore. You can make flavorful, healthy dinners that your whole family will love, and they don’t need to take hours of preparation. Here are some easy recipes that you can make in less than an hour, and that are packed with vitamins and nutrients.

Vegetable Stuffed Peppers

Vegetable stuffed peppers are a great way to get a lot of vegetables into one meal. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Then, cut the tops off of bell peppers, and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a baking dish, and set aside. To make the filling, sauté a diced onion and garlic, a cup of diced mushrooms, and a diced zucchini, in a tablespoon of olive oil, until the vegetables are tender. Then add a cup of cooked quinoa, a cup of corn, a can of black beans, and a tablespoon of chili powder. Mix everything together, and then spoon the mixture into the peppers. Bake the peppers in the oven, covered, for 30 minutes, and then uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Serve the peppers with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt on top.

Quick and Easy Salmon

Salmon is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and can be cooked in just minutes. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Place a piece of salmon on a baking sheet, and brush it with a tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and then top with fresh herbs, such as rosemary and thyme. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. Serve the salmon with a side of roasted vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, carrots, and sweet potatoes.

Meal Prep Chicken

Meal prepping is a great way to have healthy meals ready for the week. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees, and then prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the baking sheet, and top with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other herbs or spices you’d like. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Let the chicken cool, and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can use the chicken in everything from salads to tacos to soups.

Vegetarian Chili

Chili is a great way to get a lot of vegetables in one meal. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and then add a diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, and then add a can of diced tomatoes, a can of black beans, a can of corn, a can of kidney beans, and a tablespoon of chili powder. Simmer for 10 minutes, and then transfer the chili to a baking dish. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, and then top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and some fresh cilantro.

Pasta Primavera

Pasta primavera is a great way to get a lot of vegetables in one meal. Cook a pound of whole-wheat pasta according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and cook until the vegetables are tender. Then add a cup of diced zucchini, a cup of frozen peas, and a cup of cherry tomatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, and then add a tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and a teaspoon of salt. Drain the cooked pasta, and then add it to the vegetables in the skillet. Stir everything together, and then serve with a grating of Parmesan cheese on top.